Haverhill – Philip Joseph Banks, 59, beloved husband of 24 years to Theresa M. (Sylvester) Banks, passed away December 29 at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen after a two week battle with Covid.
Philip was born in Haverhill, the son of the late, Frank M. and Elizabeth M. (Brown) Banks. He attended Haverhill public schools and was a Graduate of Whittier Vo – Tech High School Class of 1981.
Philip was a well-known and highly respected local businessman. He owned and operated Phil’s Quality Window Cleaning and was a contractor for Ceiling Pro International. He was also employed by the City of Haverhill as a Custodian at the Tilton School. Never one to sit still, he was always on the go, if not working he gave time to the community volunteering his time to anyone in need. He was very active in local service organizations and was the currant sitting President of the Pentucket Kiwanis Club and a member of the Haverhill Elks Lodge. He was very outgoing, friendly, and generous and had a great sense of humor. He was always available to help anyone who would ask without question. He possessed a passion for cooking, he was an avid Patriots fan, and collected rubber ducks. He enjoyed trips to Water Country in the summer and roller skating.
A devoted husband, father, foster father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He leaves his wife, Theresa M. (Sylvester) Banks, of Haverhill, his children; Jeff Tibak, of Lawrence, Chief Warrant Officer U.S. Army, Steven Banks and his wife, Meagan, of Germany, Tiffany, Karissa, Isaiah, Jasmine Destiny, Shawn, and Naisya Banks, all of Haverhill and several children fostered by he and his wife. He is also survived by his brother, John and his wife, Miriam Banks, of Methuen and a sister, Marlene Northey and her husband, Peter, of South Hamilton, six cherished grandchildren; Nathaniel and Nicholas Tibak, Valerie and Aaron Demenie, Benjamin Banks and Alexandra Lindsey, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Amy Elizabeth.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours on Tuesday, January 4, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. Haverhill. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday Morning at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home with burial to follow at Walnut Cemetery, Kenoza St. Haverhill. Memorial Donations may be made to his family, C/O Pentucket Bank 1 Merrimack St. Haverhill, 01830 (please include family name in memo). You can also donate on the Pentucket Kiwanis facebook page. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on facebook, or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Jessica blinn says
January 2, 2022 at 12:44 amI am so deeply sorry. He was such a great guy. Blood or not he will always be my uncle. My condolences goes out to his wife kids everyone. I will forever cherish the memories I have with him. Love you always uncle Phil. Rest in peace 🙏 never be forgotten
Chuck Sylvester says
January 2, 2022 at 2:09 amA wonderful husband, father, and friend, full of faith, love, empathy and generosity has gone to heaven. We should be happy for him since he is close to the almighty God, and have solace knowing we will be together again in time.
Vina Troianello says
January 2, 2022 at 4:58 pmI was truly saddened to read about the passing of Phil Banks. Phil was my window cleaner, my carpet cleaner ,my painter ,my “jack of all trades’s “and most recently the person who put together a piece of furniture for my kitchen with his son Isaiah. We often had conversations about “life.”
My deepest sympathies to his loved ones.
Vina Troianello
10-5 Myles Standish Drive
Bradford MA. 01836
Yvette Jones says
January 4, 2022 at 6:38 pmSo sorry for the loss of a great and funny man(phil) my condolences go out to his family, I have known Phil all my life and he always treated me and my family with a kind heart he will sadly be missed but never be forgotten ,his memories will always shine. Fly high RIP phil.
The O'Meara Family says
January 4, 2022 at 8:32 pmSo very sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. A wonderful man and Dad. Our very deepest condolences.
Kalister Green-Byrd says
January 6, 2022 at 2:05 amFamily of Philip Banks,
My condolences to you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. I have known Phil since his early childhood days. He was always joyful and full of fun. Cherish the memories of him in your heart and he will always be with you.